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Simplifiez vos rapports grâce à des fonctionnalités d'édition et de gestion des données plus intelligentes

Janvier 5, 2024
FastReport VCL v2024.1 fournit un concepteur de rapports repensé avec une fonctionnalité de mise en surbrillance des expressions améliorée et des définitions de champs personnalisables.

FastReport VCL is a VCL library for creating documents and reports in Embarcadero Delphi, C++Builder, RAD Studio, and Lazarus. It is an add-on component that includes all of the tools needed to create reports, such as a visual report designer, a reporting core, and a preview window, allowing you to add functionality to your application for quick and efficient report generation.

FastReport VCL v2024.1 significantly enhances report design with its focus on streamlined expression editing* and data handling. The revamped report designer features a new "Text" object editor that elevates the editing experience by highlighting expression elements and tags within regular text. It also boasts interactive bracket highlighting and word wrap for added convenience. The redesigned Data Field editor empowers precise field definition through its new mode for modifying the field list. This mode allows for customized field handling, without requiring a connection to a large database.

To see a full list of what's new in 2024.1, see our release notes.

FastReport VCL is licensed per named user and is available as a Perpetual license with 1 year of technical support and product updates. See our FastReport VCL licensing page for full details.

For more information, see our FastReport VCL product page.

*Only available in the Enterprise and Ultimate Editions.

Boostez votre programme d’installation en effectuant une conversion du format MSI vers MSIX

Janvier 5, 2024
La migration vers MSIX permet de bénéficier de déploiements plus fluides, de désinstallations plus propres et de fonctionnalités de gestion modernes pour une expérience d'application rationalisée.

MSIX installers offer a modern way to install and manage software on Windows. They bundle an app with its data, ensuring a reliable and clean installation. MSIX combines the best features of traditional installers like MSI with the sleekness of modern Windows app formats like AppX. This means apps install faster, take up less space, and can be easily updated or uninstalled without any messy leftovers. Converting MSI to MSIX is a feature that allows legacy MSI packages to be converted into the latest MSIX format, leveraging the enhanced security, reliability, and deployment features of MSIX.

Several installation tools support the conversion of MSI to MSIX including:

  • Advanced Installer Enterprise by Caphyon is a Windows installer authoring tool that allows you to effortlessly convert existing MSIs to modern MSIX packages and customize them by using a dedicated GUI.
  • InstallShield Premier by Revenera is a Windows installation development solution, providing developers with the ability to transform their MSI files into MSIX packages via the conversion wizard.
  • AdminStudio Enterprise by Flexera offers tools for individual or bulk file conversion to MSIX format and for testing these packages afterwards, ensuring compatibility and optimized performance.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our Installation Tools comparison.

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Améliorez la gestion des PDF avec l’extraction XMP

Janvier 4, 2024
Améliorez l’efficacité, favorisez l’automatisation et obtenez des informations en extrayant par programmation les métadonnées XMP des fichiers PDF.

XMP, or Extensible Metadata Platform, acts like a digital label embedded within PDFs, carrying information beyond the document itself. It holds details like author names, creation dates, keywords, and even revision history. Programmatically extracting this XMP data unlocks a treasure trove of possibilities. Imagine automatically organizing PDFs based on author or keyword, extracting copyright information for legal purposes, or even tracing the evolution of a document through its XMP timestamps. This power makes XMP extraction invaluable for researchers, librarians, and anyone who wants to squeeze the most out of their PDF collection.

Several .NET Core PDF components support the extraction of XMP metadata including:

  • Aspose.PDF for .NET is an advanced library for PDF manipulation, including XMP metadata extraction and editing capabilities that works in .NET Core.
  • DevExpress PDF Document API (part of DevExpress Office File API) includes a PdfDocument.Metadata property which allows you to access a document's metadata.
  • ImageGear for .NET by Accusoft is an powerful document processing toolkit featuring XMP metadata extraction options as well as text extraction for .NET Core use cases.
  • Document Solutions for PDF by MESCIUS (formerly GrapeCity) is a specialized PDF library enabling seamless XMP metadata access and manipulation in .NET Core environments.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our .NET Core PDF Components comparison.

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Conservez le contexte en faisant défiler les données d'une grille

Janvier 4, 2024
Améliorez l’expérience utilisateur lorsque vous travaillez avec des ensembles de données volumineux en fixant les en-têtes de colonne en haut de la grille.

Fixed headers are a user interface element found in grids, particularly those managing large datasets. They comprise the top section of the grid, typically encompassing the row containing column labels and potentially additional rows with key information. Unlike the scrollable body of the grid, these headers remain anchored to the viewport, acting as a persistent reference point while users navigate through the data, thus improving user experience.

Several React grids support fixed headers including:

  • KendoReact Data Grid (part of KendoReact by Telerik) includes fixed headers that stay visible as you scroll, offering seamless navigation through massive datasets.
  • Wijmo FlexGrid (part of Wijmo by MESCIUS) allows you to lock headers in place for easy column reference, even with horizontal scrolling.
  • Syncfusion Grid control for JavaScript (part of Syncfusion Essential Studio) includes pinned headers that offer consistent context amidst complex data exploration.
  • Handsontable provides you with the ability to freeze rows or columns to keep key data points always in view.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our React grids comparison.

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Ajoutez des graphiques en chandeliers japonais à vos applications WinForms

Janvier 4, 2024
Les graphiques en chandeliers japonais capturent visuellement les mouvements de prix, les ouvertures/clôtures min/max, révélant les tendances de marché et les opportunités de trading.

Candlestick charts are a style of financial chart used to describe price movements of a security, derivative, or currency. Each "candlestick" typically shows one day, with the central "box" representing the range between the opening and closing prices and the lines showing highs and lows. Their unique visual format helps traders to quickly understand market sentiment.

Several WinForms chart controls offer Candlestick charts including:

  • DevExpress WinForms Chart (part of DevExpress WinForms) provides precision control over every candlestick aspect, from shadows to wicks, ideal for technical analysis.
  • ComponentOne Charts for WinForms (part of ComponentOne Studio WinForms) includes built-in candlestick templates and financial indicators that accelerate market analysis.
  • Telerik Windows Forms ChartView (part of Telerik UI for WinForms) provides streamlined candlestick rendering with smooth zooming/panning, ideal for dynamic trading platforms.
  • Syncfusion WinForms Chart (part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise) offers extensive customization options that let you tailor candlesticks to your trading needs.
  • LightningChart .NET provides fast candlestick updates that keep you ahead of the market, perfect for real-time trading dashboards.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our WinForms chart controls comparison.

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